Lorna Wilson is Director of Research Development and Operations at Durham University, and chair of ARMA. Lorna leads on teams of research development and research developers.

Lorna talks about

1. Her journey from temp to the top
2. The added value that research development experts can bring
3. Why ARMA has been a huge support throughout her career

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